Life saving awards were worn BEFORE gallantry awards?
This is news to me. Can you provide me with more details? Is this a pre-war regulation? Or is it custom by navy service? Can we date the photo if this was regulation?
I agree it looks more like a life saving award, but the black/white colors are funny-especially over time. I spent a good year trying to figure out why Centennial medals all had dark ribbons in CDVs from @1900 until Rick pointed out that this was just the way the old snaps turned out.
Please let me know.
Ta,
JeMc
Anyone here especially interested in the photocard of the guy with the three medals? I would be willing to swap/sell that card as it doesn't fit in my collection...
It is a pre-war picture indeed... Most of the royals held honorary ranks in other armies. I remember King Albert of Belgium being honorary Colonel of a German Cavalry Regiment, the Czar held several honorary ranks but also the King of Spain etc. I guess this was also the case on the other side.
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